Sport, physical activity and play are key constituents of social life, impacting such diverse fields as healthcare, education and criminal justice. Over the pas

Sport, physical activity and play are key constituents of social life, impacting such diverse fields as healthcare, education and criminal justice. Over the pas

Although the physical and psychological benefits of youth participating in sport are evident, the increasing professionalization and specialization of youth spo

Is sport good for kids? When answering this question, both critics and advocates of youth sports tend to fixate on matters of health, whether condemning contact

In the decade or more since publication of the first edition of Understanding Sport, both sport and wider global society have undergone profound change. In this